MYP Outreach Worker
Part Time

The Multicultural Youth Program Peer Outreach Workers are responsible for identification of and outreach to run away, homeless, and/or at-risk youth from multicultural backgrounds in the community

Principal Duties & Responsibilities

Develop and implement community outreach strategies, activities, and events to attract, engage, educate, and empower youth to access community resources to support healthy growth, development and progress toward positive life goals.

Advocate for youth-identified resource needs to support healthy growth and development within the agency and in the community.

Support and assist youth in accessing and utilizing resources and services within Spectrum Youth & Family Services and in the community.

Collaborate with other Spectrum Youth & Family Services agency staff to coordinate services, treatment, and case management plans; attend staff meetings and team meetings as needed.

Provide or arrange appropriate cultural brokering services for youth and families to support and enhance the health and wellbeing of youth and families who self-identify as having a different cultural background and a need to bridge, link, or mediate different cultural norms/expectations/understandings to effect change and increase access to resources and support.

This position may include transporting clients. Reliable transportation and comprehensive insurance may be required.

Bilingual in English and language of identified target population (e.g. Nepali, Somali, etc.) or ability to identify and navigate language differences through use of interpreter services.

Work Environment

The above duties will be carried out in a variety of settings including on-site, street settings, various community meeting settings, schools, and public gatherings. This is a part-time position, and the working hours will correspond to the operation and needs of the program.

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